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Sony STR-DE898 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks, 10GB, 1 Connect the audio jacks

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1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks

1 Connect the audio jacks.

If your DVD or Super Audio CD player is equipped with multi channel output jacks, you can connect it to this receiver’s MULTI CH IN jacks to enjoy the multi channel sound. Alternatively, the multi channel input jacks can be used to connect an external multi channel decoder.

For details on the required cords (A–H), see page 6.

DIGITAL	ANTENNA
OPTICAL
TV/SAT				S-VIDEO	S-VIDEO			S-VIDEO	S-VIDEO	S-VIDEO
IN				S-VIDEO	S-VIDEO			S-VIDEO	S-VIDEO	S-VIDEO
				IN	IN			OUT	IN	OUT
MD/		AM
TAPE		AM
IN
MD/				VIDEO IN	VIDEO IN	VIDEO OUT	VIDEO IN	VIDEO OUT	VIDEO IN	VIDEO OUT
TAPE					L	L		L
OUT					L	L		L		MONITOR
SA-CD/										MONITOR
SA-CD/
CD
IN
DVD					R	R		R
IN				AUDIO IN	AUDIO IN	AUDIO OUT	AUDIO IN	AUDIO OUT	AUDIO IN
SA-CD/	SIGNAL GND			TV/SAT	DVD	VIDEO 2		VIDEO 1
	SIGNAL GND
		L		L	L	L
CD		L		L	L	L
IN
COAXIAL								CENTER	L
ASSIGNABLE								CENTER	L
ASSIGNABLE
(INPUT ONLY)
		R		R	R	R	SURR	SUB	R	SUB
	IN	IN	OUT	IN	FRONT SURROUND		SURR	SUB	R	SUB
	IN	IN	OUT	IN	FRONT SURROUND		BACK	WOOFER	OUT	WOOFER
	PHONO SA-CD/CD		MD/TAPE			MULTI CH IN			2ND ZONE PRE OUT

A A A G G

L
	CENTER
R
SURROUND	SUB
FRONT SURROUND BACK	WOOFER

MULTI CH OUT

DVD player,

Super Audio CD player,

Multi channel decoder, etc.

Tip

This connection also allows you to enjoy software with multi channel audio recorded in formats other than the Dolby Digital and DTS.

Note

When you make connections to the MULTI CH IN jacks, you will need to adjust the level of the speakers and sub woofer using the controls on the connected component.

10GB

Contents

Page WARNING To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture About This Manual Table of Contents 1: Check how to hookup your components Required cords AAudio cord BAudio/video cord CVideo cord DS-videocord 1a: Connecting components with digital audio output jacks 2 Connect the video jacks Hooking up an MD/Tape deck or a Super Audio CD/CD player 1b: Connecting components with multi channel output jacks 11GB 1c: Connecting components with only analog audio jacks Hooking up video components 13GB 2: Connecting the antennas 3: Connecting speakers Required cords A Speaker cords (not supplied) B Monaural audio cord (not supplied) SPEAKERS FRONT B 4:Connecting the AC power cord 5: Setting up the speakers 1 Press ?/1 to turn on the receiver 2 Press MAIN MENU repeatedly to select “ SET UP ” 3 Press or repeatedly to select the parameter you want to adjust 4 Turn –/+to select the setting you want xCTR SP XXXXX (Center speaker size) xSURR SP XXXXX (Surround speakers size) xSB SP (Surround back speakers selection) 19GB xFRONT DIST. X.X m (Front speaker distance) xCTR DIST. X.X m (Center speaker distance) xSURR DIST. X.X m xPL. XXXX/XXXX (Surround speaker position) xCROSS > XXX Hz (Speaker crossover frequency) 21GB 6:Adjusting the speaker levels and balance —TEST TONE Selecting the component Listening to multi channel sound — MULTI CH IN Listening to FM/AM radio Presetting radio stations Changing the display About the indications in the display PRO LOGIC IIx: A.DIRECT: SLEEP: Playback channel indicators: L C R Using only the front speakers Enjoying higher fidelity sound — AUTO FORMAT DIRECT Selecting a sound field xCINEMA ST. EX B (CINEMA STUDIO EX B) DCS xCINEMA ST. EX C (CINEMA STUDIO EX C) DCS About CINEMA STUDIO EX modes — SURR BACK DECODING How to select the surround back decoding mode When you select “AUTO” When you select “ON” When you select “OFF” 34GB Reassigning the digital audio input — DIGITAL ASSIGN Reassigning the component video input —COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT ASSIGN Switching the audio input mode for digital components — INPUT MODE Customizing sound fields Adjusting the equalizer Advanced settings xDUAL MONO (Digital broadcast language selection) xCOMPO V. ASSIGN (Component video input assignment) xDIGITAL ASSIGN Naming preset stations and inputs Using the Sleep Timer Selecting the speaker system Recording Recording on a video tape 1 Select the program source to be recorded 3 Insert a blank video tape into the VCR (VIDEO 1 or VIDEO 2) for recording Listening to the sound in another zone 2ND ZONE 43GB 2nd zone connections STR-DE898 2ND ZONE OUT 44GB Before you use your remote Remote button description 46GB the 47GB 48GB Selecting the command mode of the remote Programming the remote The numeric codes corresponding to the component and the maker of the component To control a CD player To control a DAT deck To control an MD deck To control a tape deck To control a VCR To control a DVD player To control a TV To control a satellite tuner or cable box To control a tuner Learning the commands of your components To cancel learning To clear the learned codes To use a command that has been learned 54GB Performing several commands in sequence automatically (Macro Play) Precautions Troubleshooting There is no sound from the sub woofer The surround effect cannot be obtained Dolby Digital or DTS multi channel sound is not reproduced Recording cannot be done The FM reception is poor Remote control The remote does not function Error message PROTECTOR If you are unable to remedy the problem using the troubleshooting guide Specifications FM tuner section AM tuner section 61GB Video section General Supplied accessories 62GB List of button locations and reference pages Index